Skills Based Classes for New & Experienced Artists
The Naples Players offer classes for every level and interest! Our classes on performance range from “intro to dance” to “audition prep” for our major season shows – and everything in between!
Our technical classes delve into the world of backstage. Learn how to design, direct, and even manage a show from start to finish. Taught by our staff of professional theatre artist, these classes will prepare you for any aspect of the theatre world.
For all of our classes, need-based scholarships are provided generously through The Brooks and Joan Fortune Family Foundation. Everyone is welcome to apply. You can visit the application and find out more information here.
Winter 2024 classes will be on sale on November 1. Browse our Winter 2024 class options below. For more information on Winter 2024 classes, please contact Maya Kleinsorge (mkleinsorge@naplesplyers.org or 239.434.7340 ext. 136)
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Registration & Information
Maya Kleinsorge
Education Assistant
(239) 434-7340, ext. 136
mkleinsorge@naplesplayers.org
Outreach & Special Programs
Craig Price
Director of Community Education & Wellness
(239) 434-7340, ext. 103
cprice@naplesplayers.org
ALL CLASSES
WEDNESDAY, NOV 29
This is a FREE 1-Hour Introductory Talk where you can meet instructor Shannon O’Bryan as she discusses what this form of meditation is, what it isn’t, the history of this tradition, what the benefits are, and how you can learn it! Stay after for registration to our four-day course!
NOV 30 – DEC 3
Join Shannon O’Bryan, Broadway Vet (42nd Street, White Christmas) and co-founder of Mediation Without Borders, for this upcoming 4-day course. You will learn a simple, effortless, daily meditation practice that will improve your health and up-level your life in every way.
THURSDAY, DEC 28
Find your light in this FREE workshop with the new Director of Lighting, Chris Riley! Have you ever wondered how our team executes the beautiful lights onstage? Join us and learn all there is to know about lighting the technical theater world.
SATURDAY, JAN 6
Ever wondered how much goes into the behind-the-scenes of creating the magic that graces the stage? This FREE comprehensive course will give students an overview of everything it takes to be a stage manager – from Broadway to TNP and everything in between!
SATURDAYS, JAN 6 – FEB 17
In this workshop-based approach to acting, students will work the tools of the craft through scenes and monologues by practicing, observing, and voicing constructive feedback of ideas and reactions about themselves and other performers.
TUESDAYS, JAN 6 – FEB 20
In this workshop-based approach to acting, students will work the tools of the craft through scenes and monologues by practicing, observing, and voicing constructive feedback of ideas and reactions about themselves and other performers.
SATURDAYS, JAN 13 – MAR 2
Want to write skits like the comedians on Saturday Night Live? Join Improv and Comedy specialists Mike and Judith Santos as you use the tools of improvisation to build, write, and enrich your creative storytelling.
WEDNESDAY, JAN 17 – MAR 6
Join Marcus Dean Fuller as we dive into the works of Shakespeare! Through the exploration of Shakespeare’s most famous monologues and texts, students will learn how to approach the craft, not as a theory, but as a practical job for the stage.
JAN 18 – MAR 7
Come join us for an afternoon of dance! This class is designed for students who are on the autism spectrum, have sensory processing disorder, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or any other type of neuro-divergency.
SATURDAY, JAN 20
Ever wonder how the actors onstage are able to go from one costume to the next in seconds? Interested in working backstage with the Naples Players and becoming part of costuming magic? Well, this FREE workshop is for you!
MONDAYS, JAN 22 – FEB 26
Come join Director/Choreographer Dawn Fornara as you build the foundations needed for proper tap technique while working on small combinations from our upcoming production.
MONDAYS, JAN 22 – FEB 26
Come join Director/Choreographer Dawn Fornara as you build upon the techniques you have while working on small combinations from our upcoming production.
TUESDAYS, JAN 23 – MAR 5
Come join Director/Choreographer Dawn Fornara as you brush up on your advanced tap techniques and repertoire while working on combinations from our upcoming production.
TUESDAYS, JAN 23 – MAR 5
This beginner class is designed to introduce students to basic jazz terminology and technique while helping to build self-confidence and improve coordination.
TUESDAYS, JAN 23 – MAR 5
In this beginner class students will learn fundamental tap technique, coordination, develop a sense of rhythm, timing & self-expression
TUESDAYS, JAN 23 – MAR 5
This class is designed for students who have basic tap experience. At this level, students will work on increasing speed and coordination in their footwork. More intricate tap steps and combinations will be introduced.
IMPROV
DEC 13, JAN 17, FEB 14, MAR 13
Monthly online Improv to let loose and laugh together! Click on Learn More to see our next available session!
DEC 9, JAN 27, FEB 24, MAR 30
Join this $10 session of improv with Craig Price every last Saturday of the month. Be prepared to learn new improv skills for all levels of Players!
JAN 6, FEB 3, MAR 2
Come join this monthly drop-in intergenerational improv jam on the first Saturday of each month! Bring your children, parents, guardians, siblings, neighbors – anyone that means family to you!
FAQs & DETAILS
Where should I start?
The Adult Education program has been structured to provide a beginner option for every interest; and any of our technical classes will meet you at your skill level. Our performance classes will indicate their level of difficulty.
If you have any questions about which class would be appropriate for you, feel free to reach out to our education department at (239) 434-7340 ext. 136 and we will be happy to assist you!
How often do sessions start?
Our classes follow a seasonal schedule:
- FALL CLASSES run September–December with registration opening in late July or August
- WINTER CLASSES run January–March with registration opening in November
- SPRING CLASSES run March-May with registration opening in February
- SUMMER CLASSES run June–August with registration opening in April.
Are classes different every session?
Yes! We offer different classes based on the shows in production, the availability of the staff, and the interests of our students, so if you see a class you like, make sure to sign up now!
How can I get involved in shows?
While auditioning for an upcoming mainstage TNP show is not explicitly part of the education program, our classes are built to prepare you for your starring role! We hold auditions 5-6 times a year for our mainstage plays and musicals.
See our Upcoming Auditions page for opportunities to take the spotlight!
We are also always looking for volunteers to help the shows shine in other ways! If you are interested in volunteering in our scene shop, costume shop, or backstage, feel free to reach out to our Director of Volunteers, Pamela Larkin-Caruso at 239-434-7340 ext. 104
What do classes cost?
Fees vary based on class length, type, and whether they are online or on-site. Generally speaking, a 6-8 week class can vary between $100-$300 per session. Need-based scholarships are always available thanks to our generous support from donors and grant programs.
Learn about and Apply for A Scholarship
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The Naples Players
701 5th Avenue South, Naples, Florida 34102
(239) 263-7990
Monday-Saturday: 10am to 7pm
Sunday: CLOSED
*Will-Call & Wait-List opens 2 hours before curtain
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Monday-Friday: 10am to 5pm
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